2026 ZAR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

85035.3938 IRR

YEARLY LOW

2538.7847 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

61657.7591 IRR

2026 ZAR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 85035.3938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2538.7847.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 82496.6091 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2582.5326 to the December average rate of 83582.9318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3136.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 85035.3938 was up 3250.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 2538.2183, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,251,769,692 IRR

2025 Average 117,891,780 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 126,939,236 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,124,830,455.67 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

91683.2449

-5517.5322

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 54388.5510, compared to 83465.3835 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29076.8325 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54388.5510

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 83465.3835

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 79096.4315 IRR (High: 81713.2148 / Low: 2616.7833). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 68.3259 IRR (High: 2653.8101 / Low: 2585.4842).

March Spread (Volatile) ±79096.4315

February Spread (Stable) ±68.3259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 235.3450 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -235.3450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 83583.1801) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2359.5892), the exchange rate shifted by +81223.5910 (+3442.28%).

2026 Avg (June) 83583.1801

2025 Avg (June) 2359.5892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2676.1446	2538.7847	2582.5326
February	2653.8101	2585.4842	2628.8707
March	81713.2148	2616.7833	76002.2537
April	80993.1234	77679.5766	79595.2822
May	83240.8707	78629.4304	81939.1866
June	85035.3938	80956.2478	83583.1801
July	84799.8409	80071.7336	83347.8351
August	84241.8376	83050.6345	83582.9318